Items Supplied; Proper Use - HERKULES H-BW 500 Manual De Instrucciones Original

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Important!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating instructions and
safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in
a safe place, so that the information is available at all
times. If you give the equipment to any other person,
hand over these operating instructions and safety
regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for
damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to
follow these instructions and the safety instructions.
1. Tool description (Fig. 1)
1. Motor
2. Fixed saw blade cover
3. Moving saw blade cover
4. Saw blade
5. Length stop
6. Moveable work frame
7. Carriage extension
8. Spring mechanism
9. Splint for transportation brace
10. Supporting foot
11. Switch/plug combination

2. Items supplied

Take all parts out of the packaging and check that
they are complete.
Operating Instructions
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Wheels (2x)
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Wheel cover (2x)
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Safety splint (2x)
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Firewood drag saw
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Tool for changing saw blade
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Spring mechanism
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3. Proper use

The firewood drag saw is designed for cross-cutting
firewood within the specified dimensions (see
technical data) in a feed cradle that pivots towards
the saw blade. This tool is only designed for outdoors
use and for operation by one person. Other persons
must remain a safe distance away from the tool
whilst it is operating.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose.
Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be
held liable for damage and/or injuries of any kind that
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result from such misuse. The machine is to be
operated only with suitable saw blades (saw blades
made of HM or CV) It is prohibited to use any type of
HSS saw blade and cutting-off wheel. To use the
machine properly you must also observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the
operating instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the machine have
to be acquainted with this manual and must be
informed about the machineʼs potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident
prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for the general rules of
occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the machine nor for any damage resulting
from such changes.
Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is
still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in
connection with the machineʼs construction and
design:
Contact with the saw blade in the uncovered
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saw zone.
Reaching into the running saw blade (cut
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injuries).
Kick-back of workpieces and parts of work-
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pieces.
Saw blade fracturing.
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Catapulting of faulty carbide tips from the saw
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blade.
Damage to hearing if ear-muffs are not used as
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necessary.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries
of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.
4. Important information
Please read the directions for use carefully and
observe the information provided. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the machine, its proper use and safety
precautions.